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Everyday things that help you achieve inner peace

The world around you is flooded with how tos on finding inner peace. Auditoriums run full house with spiritual gurus imparting life mantra on how to keep cool and stay calm. And the solutions range from resetting your compass for success to travelling to a far island for some ‘me time’ or even walking the untrodden path to ‘discover’ yourself. But nobody tells you about everyday things that you can do to find ultimate bliss. Here are a few:Hit the snooze button: There’s nothing better than letting your body fix itself. Do you usually sleep for five-six hours? Try sleeping for eight. Trust us, it works wonders.

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That miracle drink: Thinking green tea, juices, smoothies? Well, none of the above. Surprisingly it’s H2O. You will find yourself a lot calmer by just reaching out for that glass of clear water. Sip it through the day and you’ll see the difference.

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Let it go: Things that usually bother you through the day, be it at work or home—that rude-for-no-reason colleague, the cook who didn’t show up, basically all of which leaves you ruffled. Learn to consciously let go. It makes life much easier.

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Tech detox: Work towards breaking the habit of reaching out for your phone first thing in the morning. Disconnect yourself from the wired world for an hour each day. So no phone, no mails, no social media. Trust us, when you will be back from living under a rock, the world will still be around.

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Nothing time: Remember Calvin saying to Hobbes: ‘There is never enough time to do all the nothing you want’? Well, that! Just lie down on your couch, stare at the ceiling, and if at all, listen to some soothing music. Do nothing, think nothing, be nothing.

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Thank you notes: A little act of gratitude goes a long way in making you feel good about yourself. Get that sticky note, write those words, post it. If that feels like too much, say thank you to at least five people everyday.

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Walk: Even if means a 10-minute stroll after the lunch break at office. The idea is to witness mundanities of everyday life. That hawker on the street, a mother picking her child up from school or a woman waiting to cross the road. The idea is to fill yourself with visuals and be a witness to the ordinary.

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Smile: Yes, that contagious thing. Greet office peons, house helps, strangers — in short, everyone — with a curve on your face. Who knows, you might just make someone’s day with that little gesture or, even better, spread a contagion?

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Think about death: Okay, this is a bit radical, we know. But ever wondered why Bhutan’s gross happiness quotient is the highest in the world? Well, here’s the secret to their happiness. They think about death five times a day. Begin with thinking about it a minute a day. Nothing will make you appreciate the moment more than opening yourself to the ultimate reality of life.